DBIA Western Pacific Region

In this episode of Amplify Voices we are joined by Brian Maximuk who serves as an Operations Manager with HENSEL PHELPS. He oversees complex healthcare and institutional projects throughout Southern California. With extensive experience in design-build delivery, Brian focuses on aligning multidisciplinary teams, managing risk, and driving innovation from preconstruction through completion. He is a strong advocate for integrated project delivery, fostering collaboration and speaks to us about driving cost-effective, forward-thinking project outcomes. Thank you HENSEL PHELPS for being a GOLD Sponsor to the 2026 WPR Education Summit & Awards! Check out this highlight, the full episode is available here:

Many thanks National Design Build Services (NDBS) for being a GOLD Sponsor of the 2026 WPR Education Summit & Awards! In this episode of Amplify Voices, we spoke to Matt Hoffman a project executive at NDBS. We discuss what he enjoys most in Design Build delivery while working closely with customers to solve complex problems. Having had various different roles in his career including an Owner for many years, Matt brings a breadth of perspective to the value propositions of integrated teams and delivery. Check out this highlight, full episode is found here:

Excited to highlight Jose Felsmann with Southland Industries on the Amplify Voices podcast! Jose is a thought leader in Lean approaches and collaborative delivery.  He specializes in complex design-build and IPD projects, integrating mechanical and plumbing engineering solutions with streamlined construction. Thanks Southland Industries for being a Gold Sponsor for the WPR Education Summit & Awards! Jose is a DBIA WPR Board Member and past chair of the LCI LA/OC Community of practice, his nearly 30-year career has been focused on leveraging lean principles to bring value from the earliest phases of project planning.  Check out this highlight, and the full episode is here: https://lnkd.in/gVrBAYeU

👏 Coffman Engineers - Gold Sponsor for the DBIA-WPR Education Summit & Awards! We met up with Raejean Ferriolo, PE, DBIA Ferriolo Principal Electrical Engineer and the General Manager of Coffman’s San Diego office. Rae is known for her solutions-oriented leadership and collaboration, she specializes in delivering complex design-build projects across the life science, healthcare, and education sectors. We speak to her in this episode of Amplify Voices and hear what she likes best about integrated delivery and how to overcome the many challenges inherent in complex projects. Enjoy this highlight- the full episode is available here:

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Many thanks to John A. Martin & Associates, Inc. for being a GOLD Sponsor of the DBIA-WPR Education Summit & Awards! In this episode of Amplify Voices podcast we speak to Andy DiLeo and Thomas Griffis both leaders in the Structural Engineering practice at John A. Martin Associates. A graduate of University of Arizona, Andy speaks to his commitment to collaborative delivery and bringing technical excellence at the right times during integrated projects. In addition to his project work, Tom plays a key leadership role in the Arizona offices, where he actively mentors, trains, and develops engineering staff, fostering a culture of professional growth. Tom spoke to us about contributing to the building of spaces with the latest advances to benefit the local community. Enjoy this highlight reel | Full episode available: https://lnkd.in/gVrBAYeU

Thank you Clark Construction Group for being a Gold Sponsor! In this episode of Amplify Voices podcast, we highlight Abby Sippola, a Project Executive in the bay area of California! Delving into her preconstruction expertise, we discuss some of her most recent work on a progressive design build project for SFO and she speaks to working on high performing, and collaborative teams. Enjoy this highlight reel | Full episode available: https://lnkd.in/gVrBAYeU

AMPLIFY VOICES HIGHLIGHT: In this electrifying episode we speak with Brittany Williams with DPR Construction, a gold sponsor of the 2026 Education Summit & Awards! Brittany is a strategic integrator with 20 years of experience bridging architecture, construction, and ownership teams across complex projects. Known for using humor as well as operational clarity to align fragmented teams, her work focuses on connecting the gaps. She is visionary, working to shape the future language of project integration. She speaks with us about the inner workings of design integration, and the evolving role of integration in the construction industry. Check it out! Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gVrBAYeU

AMPLIFY VOICES HIGHLIGHT: In this episode of Amplify Voices we speak to A. Ben Perrone, AIA DBIA LEED AP with Sundt Construction, a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Education Summit & Awards!  Ben's background is rooted in both hands-on experience and academic training, having worked as a carpenter during summers while attending architecture school, leading to earning an MBA. Today, Ben serves in multiple leadership roles—as Project Director, Design Integration Manager, and District Quality Manager, driving consistent, high-quality project delivery. Having joined Sundt in 2018 and as a registered architect, he offers a well-rounded perspective. Check out his hightlight!

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